Packaging Guidelines

SpeedLink is committed to delivering your shipments with speed and care. Shipments are frequently handled as they pass through many facilities. In order to ensure your shipments arrive in the best possible condition, please review the following packaging tips and helpful advice on preparing your shipment.

Please note that SpeedLink accepts no liability for the packaging guidelines we provide. The shipper ultimately remains responsible for ensuring the shipment packaging is adequate for the transportation environment.

Packaging:

Consider Content Size and Packaging Options

Under-filled boxes may collapse

Overloaded boxes may burst

Do not exceed the weight specification of the shipment container

Boxes

Boxes are the most commonly used and suitable way to pack your shipment because of the range of sizes, shapes, materials and accessories to strengthen and secure them

Wood containers are especially appropriate for shipping heavier items and are ready for machine handling

Heavy-duty double-layered cardboard is a suitable and cheaper alternative to wood boxes

Envelopes

Use cardboard envelopes for lightweight documents

Use cushioned, padded or bubble envelopes to carry things like discs, tapes, keys and small electronic parts

Waterproof and anti-static versions are also available

Do not use envelopes made of fabric

Flyers

Flyer bags are suitable and come in various sizes

Flyers should always be used when the shipment is smaller than an industry standard shipping label or waybill

Never use black coloured stretch film to seal or protect your shipment

Tapes

A good seal helps to strengthen your package. SpeedLink recommends:

Polypropylene tape

Vinyl adhesive tape

Fiber-reinforced paper

Wrapping Paper and Films

The use of wrapping paper around boxes or non-contained objects is only recommended:

or textile items

to prevent damage by dust or oil based substances

Remember to enclose wrapped objects in a box for further protection

Heated shrink wrap and stretch films may be used to consolidate multiple boxes on a pallet for stability and protection

They are not suitable for all commodities because the high temperatures used in the heat-shrinking technology may damage the contents of your shipment

When using these films, affix labels to the boxes and not on films

Do not use black colored film

Strapping

Strapping is an ideal way to strengthen your shipment when applied correctly

Common types of strapping:

Polypropylene strapping is low cost and easy to handle, but its strength is not that high

Polyester strapping stretches less than polypropylene under high temperatures, is stronger and maintains its properties when wet. It can replace steel in many cases because of its lower cost

Metal strapping is best for extremely heavy loads, as it does not stretch. It is only recommended for use on wooden crates

Please note that SpeedLink accepts no liability for the packaging guidelines we provide. The shipper ultimately remains responsible for ensuring the shipment packaging is adequate for the transportation environment.